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Ozark Care & Rehab Center
1486 North Riverside Rd, Ozark, MO 65721
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 93 beds, Ozark Care & Rehab Center serves Ozark in Christian County, Missouri and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2003.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Missouri median of 2; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 38 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 19, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 40.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 32.1.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $49K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Missouri median of 3.4.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Christian Co. median | Missouri median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 38 | 21 | 31 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 40.9 | 23.3 | 32.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 63.0% | 56.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $48,557 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 487 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Missouri average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Dec 2024, 12 May 2023.
Severity mix: J ×2 G ×1 D ×18 E ×12 F ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Mar 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 3 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 30 Jul 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 30 Jul 2024 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Complaint investigation | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Mar 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | Complaint investigation | 20 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2023 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 8 Sep 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 12 May 2023 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2023 |
| 12 May 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2023 |
| 12 May 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2023 |
| 12 May 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2023 |
| 12 May 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2023 |
| 12 May 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2023 |
| 12 May 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2023 |
| 12 May 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2023 |
| 12 May 2023 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2023 |
| 12 May 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2023 |
| 12 May 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2023 |
| 12 May 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2023 |
| 9 Jan 2020 | F0923 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | F | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2020 |
| 9 Jan 2020 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2020 |
| 9 Jan 2020 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2020 |
| 9 Jan 2020 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2024 | Payment denial | — | 53 days |
| 30 Jul 2024 | Fine | $32,911 | |
| 6 Mar 2024 | Fine | $15,646 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Missouri average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Missouri median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 24.5% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.2% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.3% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.5% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 29.1% | 21.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Ebg Health Care Iv, Inc..
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebg Health Care IV, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/10/1989 |
| Ebg Health Care IV, Inc. | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/1989 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Christian County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nixa Nursing & Rehab | Nixa | 82 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 11.0 | — | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Ozark Riverview Manor | Ozark | 90 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 23.3 | — | 25 Jun 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Christian County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Ozark Care & Rehab Center been cited for?
38 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Missouri median is 31 per facility.
Has Ozark Care & Rehab Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $49K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Ozark Care & Rehab Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident per day against a Missouri median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ozark Care & Rehab Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ebg Health Care IV, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ozark Care & Rehab Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Dec 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.